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Kumon vs Smartick: Similarities and Differences

Parents often ask what are the main differences between Smartick and other more traditional, paper based methods (such as Kumon). The differences are substantial, both in the methodology, learning effectiveness and results.

1. Types of exercises

Smartick does not come with preloaded exercises, nor worksheets with a fixed, preset sequence of exercises equal for all students. Smartick generates its exercises in real time, and thus, no two exercises are alike. The variety in the typology of exercises is much more diverse and it continues to grow as we add fresh new content on our monthly updates.

2. Curriculum

At Smartick we want our students to develop reasoning skills and understand why they are doing what they are doing. Smartick covers reasoning and logic extensively, beyond pure training of the basic operations. Current paper based methods are virtually oriented towards mental calculation.

3. Timely adaptability

Smartick is designed to fully adapt to the level of each student. The exercises proposed are generated on the spot and based on a number of variables that the algorithm behind our method measures. Among those variables we find effectiveness (if they have responded correctly or not), the speed of resolution, the number of repetitions presented and more. We match these metrics with their performance history. So depending on the response of a problem, Smartick generates the following one because it has its own “intelligence” that always seeks the highest level of competence of each student. Our program is always backed up and monitored by a team of educators.

4. Effectiveness

The technology developed by Smartick is designed so that the student only works on the areas and over the skills he or she hasn’t mastered yet. Students don’t work repeatedly on concepts they have already mastered. We want children to make the best use of their time and concentration and aim to avoid monotonous repetitions. The technology allows us to identify those needs, something that paper based methods have extreme difficulty with, leading to the students working on areas they have already conquered and losing their motivation.

5. Structure

The Study Program at Smartick is mapped in such a way that allows the student to progress naturally without the need for explanations from a teacher. We are giving them the tools for self-learning. Smartick also offers video tutorials when new concepts are introduced and guided exercises when the student is taking too long to respond. These features are non-existent in traditional, paper based methods.

6. Automatic correction

Parents don’t need to correct the exercises at the end of the student practice session, Smartick does that for them. And not just that; the feedback they receive is immediate, making the learning process much more effective for the student.

7. Parents receive reports in real time

Parents get the results from their child’s session instantly delivered to their inbox. They may also access the tutor web anytime, or download the app, for detailed metrics on the performance of the student as well as monitoring of the study program. These options are not available in traditional math learning methods.

Co-Founder of Smartick method. BA in Economy, MBA by the École de Commerce Solvay. He has taken a few laps around the world and as a child, has personally experienced, even enjoyed, educational systems in four different countries: Germany, USA, Belgium and Spain.

AnaNov 15 2017, 8:59 PM

SmartickNov 20 2017, 1:14 PM

Our students work on mental calculus and algebra, while developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Smartick is a method for learning math, however, as students work through their logic and word problems, we have seen a great improvement in their reading comprehension.
In respect to a method for learning math, Smartick is unique as we incorporate arithmetic, basic numerical skills, logic and spacial reasoning, on top of word problems and logic exercises. Our well-rounded curriculum indirectly improves students reading skills.

Ademola SamuelNov 05 2017, 1:40 PM

PreciousSep 16 2017, 11:11 AM

SmartickSep 18 2017, 9:41 AM

You can start your free 15-day Smartick trial by registering through these following steps:
1. Go to our webpage http://www.smartickmethod.com and click on Try it free!
2. Fill in your details (email and password)
3. Continue with the registration process (as a tutor, you will have access to all the data and progress information concerning your associated students.)
4. Register your student (username, age, and reading ability)
5. Click “Add another student” to register more students.
Just to clarify, the Smartick app is not optimized to be used through mobile phones. However, if you prefer to use a tablet, you can download the Smartick app for iPad from the Apple Store. For Android tablets, you can search the Play Store.
We recommend that your children work on their sessions daily, focused and unaided. We want them to work on their math skills and get a better scope of Smartick and its true value.

Martha DenisAug 18 2017, 12:21 AM

This was so great to read. We have tried Kumon but this is going to be much more convenient for my family. In fact, we wrere wondering how was it possible that nobody had come with the idea of a kind of Kumon on line but, after the free trial, we also found that this is much better. More content, more fun, easier for the children to get engaged but, at the same time, serious Math.

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